| Title | : | Death Can Delight: A Trio of Mysteries |
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| ISBN | : | 1733643427 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 66 |
| Publication | : | Published March 18, 2019 |
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Death Can Delight: A Trio of Mysteries Reviews
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
A short collection of stories brings about three mysteries that delve into the various motivations behind taking a life in author Joseph Amiel’s Death Can Delight: A Trio of Mysteries. Here is the synopsis:
The Synopsis
3 murderous mysteries! 3 mystifying murders! A trio of stories imbued with the wit, drama, complexity, and surprises that characterize author Joseph Amiel's novels.
In "The Girl Who Spoke Ventriloquism", a U.S. army vet intent on killing a man who committed a vicious crime meets an enchanting violinist performing in a Killarney pub. She can't speak but, oh, does he get an earful from her talkative friends! Their next stop: Ireland's Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival.
"Judgement Day" centers on Kyra and P.B., teenage girls raised by lesbian moms who have been a couple all the girls' lives—until P.B.'s mom walks out with her to marry a man! And not just any man, the one everyone in town would kill if they could. But some things should be kept within the family.
In "Deadline Divorce" a billionaire divorces his wife just before the expiration of their pre-nuptial agreement, cutting her off without a cent. When hubby dies without a will and his now ex-wife stands to inherit nothing, her hustling lawyer swings into action. He hasn't got a clue.
The Review
While a short read, the novel hits readers from the first pages as the character driven stories of murder bring the reader to attention. Exploring the motivations that drive people to murder, themes of passion, love, family and greed take center stage as the reader finds themselves going back and forth between hating the victim and challenging the killer’s morality.
The author does a fantastic job of questioning what, if anything, justifies death. While society cannot allow itself to condone murder, are there people in this world who deserve death? The author forces the reader to ask these questions and see the lengths these characters are willing to go to in order to exact their own form of “justice”. The buildup to the deaths is emotional and inviting as it allows readers to get to know the would be killers, and in the aftermath of the crime either readers will find themselves empathizing with the killer or killers, or shouting in frustration and shock as the true motivations are revealed.
The Verdict
A novel of questioning morality and intense crime thrillers, the author really does a masterful job of creating memorable murder mysteries that will keep readers engaged and talking well after the stories end. An intriguing look into the crimes that often go unreported and the people who take it upon themselves to right wrongs, “Death Can Delight” is a masterful murder mystery short story collection that deserves to be read. Be sure to pick up your copy of Joseph Amiel’s novel today! -
These three short stories are among the best I've read in a long time. Each mystery presents an intriguing personal dilemma for the protagonist that will keep the reader riveted. Each with interesting characters and an intriguing plot.
